Rain Archives - National Times

30 Mar

Heavy Rain and Flash Floods Kill 45 Across Afghanistan and Pakistan

nishuthapar10 CommentsWorld NewsAfghanistan, Casualties, Floods, Pakistan, Rain, Storms

Islamabad (Internation News Desk): Severe weather, including torrential rain, thunderstorms, and flash floods, has killed at least 45 people across Afghanistan and Pakistan over the last few days. Disaster management officials in both countries confirmed on Monday, March 30, 2026, that the relentless storms have caused widespread destruction to homes, infrastructure, and livestock. In Afghanistan, the National Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA) reported 28 fatalities and 49 injuries across 13 provinces since Thursday. Meanwhile, across the border in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, at least 17 people have died and 56 others have been wounded in weather-related incidents since Wednesday. The impact…

27 Jan

Rain lashes Punjab, Chandigarh; IMD issues alert for thunderstorm, hail and lighting

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPunjab weather, Rain

National Times Bureau :- The weather has significantly changed in Punjab and Chandigarh after heavy rain lashed several parts including Mohali, Ludhiana and Jalandhar. The Chandigarh Meteorological Centre has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms, rain, lightning, and strong winds blowing at speeds of 40 to 50 km per hour. In addition to rain and thunderstorms, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also forecast hail across the region. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are likely in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Moga, Ludhiana, Barnala, Mansa, Sangrur, Fatehgarh Sahib, Rupnagar, Patiala, Mohali (SAS Nagar), and Malerkotla. According to…

09 Jan

Delhi-NCR endures cold wave as rain and fog lower temperatures further

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAir Quality, New Delhi, Pollution, Rain, Weather

National Times Bureau :- Parts of Delhi, Noida and Gurugram experienced rainfall on Friday, intensifying the already harsh cold wave in the region. Delhi recorded its lowest temperature of the season at 4.6°C early in the morning. Despite the rain, thick fog continued to cover the Delhi-NCR area, reducing visibility and adding to the winter chill, according to morning reports. The rain followed a day when the city recorded a low of 5.8°C on Thursday, the third-lowest this winter. Observations at Safdarjung showed temperatures 1.1°C below the seasonal average. Maximum temperatures also remained below normal across the city, keeping the daytime…

30 Aug

Flood Threat Persists in Punjab; Orange Alert Issued for Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, and Rupnagar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabFloods, Punjab, Rain, Weather

National Times Bureau :- Punjab continues to reel under the threat of floods as an Orange Alert has been issued for Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, and Rupnagar, warning of heavy rainfall over the next three days. According to the Meteorological Department, the persistent downpour could worsen the situation in several regions already struggling with rising water levels. A Yellow Alert has also been declared for Gurdaspur, Nawanshahr, Fatehgarh Sahib, and Patiala, effective until September 1. Officials have warned of moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and gusty winds (30–40 kmph) in Amritsar, Gurdaspur, and Pathankot, urging residents to remain on high alert for the…

14 Aug

Punjab on Yellow Alert for Heavy Rain Over Next Three Days

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingBig news, IMD, Punjab, Rain, Top news, Weather, Yellow alert

National Times Bureau :- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall in Punjab for the next three days, warning residents in several districts to brace for potential waterlogging and disruptions. Jalandhar has been witnessing heavy showers since late last night, leading to flooding in several low-lying areas. While the downpour has brought relief from humid conditions, it has also caused inconvenience to commuters and residents. According to the IMD, heavy rain is likely in Rajpura, Jalandhar, Amritsar, Mohali, Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur, and Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar. Rainfall has been recorded across various parts of the…

13 Aug

Heavy Rain Alerts in Several Punjab Districts, Yellow Warning Alert

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBig news, Punjab News, Rain, Top news, Weather, Yellow alert

National Times Bureau :- Several areas in Punjab have been experiencing rainfall since last night, with heavy showers expected in some regions over the next two days. The Chandigarh Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert valid until August 15. In the past 24 hours, the state’s average maximum temperature dropped by 0.6°C, which is 3.5°C below normal. Bathinda recorded the highest temperature at 36.3°C. Patiala also received rainfall, with 8.4 mm measured. Rising water levels in the Beas River, due to the release from Pong Dam, have created flood-like conditions in Hoshiarpur. Similar situations are reported in Ferozepur and…